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Syllabus Semester 6

BCA Semester 6 Syllabus

BCA0601 Computer Networks

UNIT-I

  • Introduction to Communication Network:
    • Computer Networks: Need, Uses, and Advantages
    • Network Models: Peer-to-Peer Network, Server-based Network, Client-Server Network
    • Network Components
    • Network Topology: Star, Ring, Bus, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid; Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type
    • Types of Networks: LAN, MAN, WAN
    • Internet: Brief History, Internet Today, Protocol and Standard

UNIT-II

  • Error Detection and Correction:
    • Types of Errors: Single-bit Error, Burst Error
    • Error Detection: Redundancy, Parity Check, CRC, Checksum
    • Error Correction: FEC, Hamming Code, Burst Error Corrections
    • Data Communication Channel and Media
    • Conductive Media: Twisted-pair Cable, Coaxial Cable
    • Fiber Optics: Characteristics of Light, Types of Fiber Optics
    • Wireless Transmission: Microwaves, Infrared, Radio Waves

UNIT-III

  • OSI Reference Model:
    • OSI Model
    • OSI Physical Layer Concepts
    • DLL, Network Layer, TL, SL, PL, and AL Concepts
    • Internet Model / TCP/IP Model and Protocols
    • Modem, DSL, Cable Modem, ISDN
    • Real World Network: Ethernet, Ethernet Operation, Frame Format, Ethernet Characteristics, Cabling and Components
    • Token Ring and Token Bus Networking Technology
    • Network Connectivity: Repeater, Hub (Active, Passive, and Intelligent), Bridge (Local, Remote, and Wireless), Routers (Static and Dynamic), Switches and Types of Switches, Brouter, and Gateways

UNIT-IV

  • TCP/IP Protocol:
    • Protocol Suite, Internet Architecture Board
    • TCP/IP Protocol: TCP, UDP, IP, ARD
    • Concept of Physical Addressing and Logical Addressing
    • Different Classes of IP Addressing: Special IP Addressing, Classful Addressing, Subnetting, Supernetting, Classless Addressing
    • TCP/IP Service Protocol: FTP, SMTP, TELNET, DNS

Text & Reference Books:

  1. Andrew S. Tahanbaum, Computer Network, PHI.
  2. Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communication and Networking, Tata McGraw Hill.
  3. Ata Elahi, Mehran Elahi, Data, Network and Internal Communication Technology, Cengage Learning India.

BCA0602 Numerical Methods

UNIT-I

  • Representation of Numbers:
    • Decimal to Binary Conversion
    • Floating Point Representation of Numbers
    • Integer and Real/Floating Point Arithmetic
    • Different Types of Errors
    • Error in Approximation of a Function
    • Error in Series Approximation

UNIT-II

  • Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental Equations:
    • Bisection Method
    • Regula-Falsi Method
    • Newton-Raphson Method
  • Solution of Simultaneous Linear Equations:
    • Gauss Elimination Method
    • Gauss-Jordan Method
    • Jacobi’s Iterative Method
    • Gauss-Seidel Iterative Method

UNIT-III

  • Interpolation:
    • Finite Difference and Operators
    • Newton Forward, Newton Backward, Gauss Forward, Gauss Backward

UNIT-IV

  • Numerical Differentiation:
    • Differentiating a Graphical Function
    • Differentiating a Tabulated Function: Equal and Unequal Intervals
  • Numerical Integration:
    • Newton-Cotes Formula
    • Trapezoidal Rule
    • Simpson’s 1/3rd and 3/8th Rule
    • Weddle’s Rule

Text & Reference Books:

  1. B.S. Grewal, Numerical Methods in Engineering & Science, Khanna Book Publishing Co., New Delhi.
  2. R.S. Salaria, Computer Oriented Numerical Methods, Khanna Book Publishing Co., New Delhi.
  3. V. Rajaraman, Computer Oriented Numerical Methods, PHI.
  4. S.S. Sastry, Numerical Methods, PHI.

BCA0603 Multimedia Technology

UNIT-I

  • Introduction to Multimedia:
    • Needs and Areas of Use
    • Development Platforms for Multimedia
    • Identifying Multimedia Elements: Text, Images, Sound, Animation, and Video
    • Making Simple Multimedia with PowerPoint
    • Concepts of Plain & Formatted Text, RTF & HTML Texts
    • Object Linking and Embedding Concept

UNIT-II

  • Sound:
    • Sound and Its Attributes
    • Mono vs Stereo Sound
    • Sound Channels
    • Sound and Its Effect in Multimedia
    • Analog vs Digital Sound
    • Overview of Various Sound File Formats on PC: WAV, MP3

UNIT-III

  • Graphics:
    • Importance of Graphics in Multimedia
    • Vector and Raster Graphics
    • Image Capturing Methods: Scanner, Digital Camera, etc.
    • Various Attributes of Images: Size, Color, Depth, Resolution
    • Various Image File Formats: BMP, DIB, EPS, PIC, TIF; Their Features and Limitations
    • Basics of Animation
    • Software Tools for Animation

UNIT-IV

  • Video:
    • Basics of Video: Analog and Digital Video
    • How to Use Video on PC
    • Introduction to Graphics Accelerator Cards
    • Brief Note on Various Video Standards: NTSC, HDTV
    • Introduction to Video Capturing Media & Instruments: Videodisk
    • Virtual Reality Terminology: Head Mount Display (HMD), Boom, Cave, Input Devices, and Sensory Technology

Text & Reference Books:

  1. Tay Vaughan, Multimedia: Making it Work (4th Edition), Tata McGraw Hill.
  2. James E. Shuman, Multimedia in Action, Vikas Publishing House.
  3. Andreas Hoizinger, Multimedia Basics Volume I: Technology, Firewall Media (Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd), New Delhi.

BCA0604 Computer Graphics

UNIT-I

  • Introduction:
    • Definition of Computer Graphics and Its Applications
    • Video Display Devices: Raster Scan Displays, Random Scan Displays, Color CRT Monitors, Direct View Storage Tubes, Flat Panel Displays
  • Input Devices:
    • Keyboard, Mouse, Trackball and Spaceball, Joysticks, Digitizers, Image Scanners, Touch Panels, Light Pens, Voice Systems

UNIT-II

  • Output Primitives:
    • Line Drawing Algorithms: DDA, Bresenham’s
    • Circle Generating Algorithm: Midpoint Circle Drawing Algorithm
    • Ellipse Generating Algorithm: Midpoint Ellipse Generating Algorithm
    • Character Generation

UNIT-III

  • 2D Transformations:
    • Translation, Rotation, Scaling, Reflection, Shear
    • Composite Transformation: Translation, Rotation, Scaling
    • Two-Dimensional Viewing: Window-to-Viewport Coordinate Transformation

UNIT-IV

  • Clipping:
    • Introduction
    • Clipping Operations: Point Clipping
    • Line Clipping: Cohen-Sutherland Line Clipping, Liang-Barsky Line Clipping, Nicholl-Lee-Nicholl Line Clipping
    • Polygon Clipping: Sutherland-Hodgeman Polygon Clipping, Weiler-Atherton Polygon Clipping
    • Curve Clipping
    • Text Clipping

Text & Reference Books:

  1. Donald Hearn & M. Pauline Baker, Computer Graphics, Prentice Hall India.
  2. F. S. Hill Jr., Computer Graphics, Macmillan Publishing Company.
  3. David F. Rogers, Procedural Elements for Computer Graphics, Tata McGraw Hill.

BCA0605 Software Engineering

UNIT-I

  • Software Engineering:

    • Evolving Role of Software
    • Software Engineering
    • Changing Nature of Software
    • Software Myths
    • Terminologies
    • Role of Management in Software Development
    • Software Process and Desired Characteristics

  • Software Life Cycle Models:

    • Build & Fix Model
    • Waterfall Model
    • Incremental Process Model
    • Evolutionary Process Models
    • Unified Process
    • Comparison of Models
    • Other Software Processes
    • Selection of a Model

UNIT-II

  • Software Requirements Analysis & Specifications:

    • Requirements Engineering
    • Types of Requirements
    • Feasibility Studies
    • Requirements Elicitation
    • Requirements Analysis Documentation
    • Validation and Management

  • Software Architecture:

    • Its Role
    • Views
    • Component & Connector View and Its Architecture Style
    • Architecture vs Design
    • Deployment View & Performance Analysis
    • Documentation
    • Evaluation

UNIT-III

  • Function Oriented Design:

    • Design Principles
    • Module Level Concepts
    • Notation & Specification
    • Structured Design Methodology
    • Verification

  • Object-Oriented Design:

    • OO Analysis & Design
    • OO Concepts
    • Design Concepts
    • UML: Class Diagram, Sequence & Collaboration Diagram, Other Diagrams & Capabilities
    • Design Methodology
    • Dynamic and Functional Modeling
    • Internal Classes & Operations

UNIT-IV

  • Detailed Design:

    • PDL
    • Logic/Algorithm Design
    • State Modeling of Classes
    • Verification: Design Walkthroughs, Critical Design Review, Consistency Checkers

  • Coding:

    • Programming Principles & Guidelines
    • Coding Process
    • Refactoring
    • Verification

Text & Reference Books:

  1. Pankaj Jalote, An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering (3rd Edition), Narosa Publishing House, 2005.
  2. K.K. Aggrawal and Yogesh Singh, Software Engineering (3rd Edition), New Age International (P) Ltd, 2008.
  3. Pressman, R.S., Software Engineering – A Practitioner's Approach (3rd Edition), McGraw Hills, 2008.
  4. Mall Rajib, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, PHI, New Delhi, 2005.
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